Syntax

Purpose

A subclause that specifies which objects the CHANGE, CROSSCHECK, DELETE, and LIST commands should operate on. Most recordSpec options allow you to specify a primary key. Run the LIST command to obtain the key.

Keywords and Parameters

Syntax Element

Description

ARCHIVELOG

Specifies an archived redo log by either primary_key or 'filename'.

BACKUPSETprimary_key

Specifies a backup set by primary_key.

BACKUPPIECE

Specifies a backup piece by 'media_handle', primary_key, or tag_name.

PROXY

Specifies a proxy copy by 'media_handle', primary_key, or tag_name.

CONTROLFILECOPY

Specifies a control file copy by primary_key, filename pattern ('filename'), or TAG=tag_name. If you crosscheck a control file copy, you must specify a filename rather than a primary key.

DATAFILECOPY

Specifies a datafile copy by either primary_key, filename pattern ('filename'), or TAG=tag_name.